Looking for a new job is always daunting, irrespective of your level of education or your level of experience. Apart from a few rare exceptions, most people find it scary to talk about themselves and make the other want to hire you. But finding the right sales pitch for yourself is what you need to …
There is not an ideal time for job hunting! The sooner you start preparing, the better. So NOW is the time to speed up and get a few steps ahead. And this is how we know you will rock your career hunt this year! Benjamin Franklin’s quote ‘By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail’ …
5 things I wish I knew before putting these words on my CV You’re eager to get that job and want to impress the recruiter, so you decide to add some strong skills to your CV. Good thinking, but ensure these are actual skills that you can back up with examples to avoid hollow phrases. …
5 things I wish I knew before: Posting on social media while job hunting There is no need to tell you how crucial your social media image is in your job search process. If your CV and your digital personal brand –a neat, professional and interesting online image that will impress hiring managers and make …
5 things I wish I knew before: Writing my cover letter So now that your CV is in its best possible shape, a new challenging task follows… your cover letter. Your cover letter is the perfect opportunity to market your skills and interests to a potential recruiter. This is your chance to shine with showing …
South Africa: the country of wildlife, Nelson Mandela, rugby, and a good old braai. With its rich cultural history, and eleven official languages it is probably one of the countries with the largest cultural diversity in the world. To know how to survive in this colourful melting pot, this CareerProfessor.works info graphic will help you …
5 things I wish I knew before: Sending my CV The time has come to start writing (or updating) your CV and you already feel confused and disheartened. We can’t blame you, as it is no secret that the art of CV writing is hard to master. Investing long hours on crafting a document which might …
The Constitutional monarchy of the United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and is surrounded by water, having a land border only with Ireland. The capital of the UK is London, a city with a leading presence in global business, finance, art and culture and a diverse range of people among its …
Always look at the camera When taking a CV picture, always look at the camera, exactly as you would do for your passport picture. This is because you want to give the impression that you are confident of your skills and experience; similar to what you should do once in a face-to-face interview. Looking the …